Olympus E-3 Digital Camera User Manual


 
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Exposure
3 Exposure
The camera sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed automatically according to
the subject brightness.
When the shutter button is half-pressed, the shutter speed
and aperture value are displayed on the viewfinder and
control panel.
Program shift (
%)
By turning the main dial (or sub dial) in the P mode, you
can change the combination of aperture and shutter speed
while maintaining the optimum exposure. g“Program line
diagram (P mode)” (P. 128)
The program shift setting will not be canceled after
shooting. To cancel program shift setting, turn the main
dial (or sub dial) until the shooting mode indication % on the viewfinder or control panel
changes to P or turn off the power.
Program shift is not available when you are using a flash.
The shutter speed and aperture value are blinking:
j The optimum exposure cannot be obtained. For details, see “Exposure warning
display” (gP. 129).
When you want to change the shooting mode using only your right hand:
j You can change the shooting mode using the < button and dials. g; FUNCTION” (P. 92)
Program shooting
Direct button MODE + j[P]
TIPS
j
MODE button
AF confirmation mark
Shooting mode
Shutter speed
Aperture value
Control panel
Viewfinder
Viewfinder
Program shift
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